The University of New Mexico football stadium is right out the backdoor of Isotopes Park

The different-colored windows in the stairwell add a nice touch…and make it feel like an old church?

One of the largest, steepest lawn areas I’ve seen in baseball

A la Minute Maid Park in Houston, Isotopes Park has an uphill slope in center between the warning track and wall.

Looking back at home plate from right-center field

With the ball the carries at this ballpark, I’m not out of home run range here…

A view from the picnic pavilion beyond the bullpens in left field

The Sounds’ bullpen is in the background with the Isotopes’ ‘pen in the foreground

As previously mentioned, the Isotopes team nickname stems, at least in part, to an episode of the “The Simpsons.” So, Homer Simpson attends every Isotopes game…

Photos from notable events in the ballpark’s history are all over the Press Box and Front Office areas, including a shot from the franchise’s inaugural game.

I think this is a cool way to help decorate the Press Box. How far away is Nashville from Albuquerque? Several early-morning flights…

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Jeff

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